We all practice photography as much as we can, but how often do you consider how you approach your practice? More focused and purposeful practice can yield better results in less time, and one of the best ways to go about that is with a project. This fantastic video essay features an experienced photographer discussing the power of projects and offering some great ideas you can try out yourself. 

Coming to you from Craig Roberts of e6 Vlogs, this awesome video tutorial discusses the power of pointed projects for improving as a photographer. Part of the power of projects is that they challenge you to not just shoot good single photographs, but to establish consistency in the quality of your work. Almost anyone can create a good single image, but it takes true skill to be able to create compelling photos consistently, and a project is one of the best ways to practice this, as it gives you a wealth of data for direct comparison, allowing you to see where things are going well and where you could improve. On top of that, they are simply a lot of fun! Check out the video above for the full rundown from Roberts.